INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour, but feel free to experiment with using other whole grain flours as desired)
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3/4 – 1 cup natural sweetener (we use rapadura or sucanat, which are delicious!)
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1/2 cup butter or coconut oil (or combination of both), in its solid state
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1-2 Tbsp cocoa powder (as desired, we use 2 Tbsp)
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3/4 tsp baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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dash of salt
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dash of cloves
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1/2 cup nuts (we used candied pecans for the top!), if desired
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1 cup cultured buttermilk, kefir, whey, yogurt (or your preferred acid medium for soaking)